Dry needling is a treatment used to relieve muscle pain due to trigger points (painful knots of contracted muscles) or myofascial pain syndrome (chronic referred pain due to trigger points). Trigger points commonly develop due to overuse, lack of use, or trauma to the muscles in question. Dry needling can also help improve range of movement. For patients suffering from sore joints, dry needling may be able to break you out of the cycle of pain occurring at the joint and improve your mobility. ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy
All About Radial Tunnel Syndrome
The radial nerve is one of the three nerves in the arm responsible for providing motor and sensory functions. The radial arm is long – extending from the top of the arm down through the wrist and hand. When the radial nerve becomes compressed, you can develop radial tunnel syndrome, which impacts the extension of the wrist and fingers, as well as outward rotation of the forearm. You have certainly heard about carpal tunnel syndrome, now learn about the lesser-known but still inconvenient and p ... [Read More]
Treatments for Slipped Vertebrae
Back pain is the number one reason for disability and missed work in the United States. Of the many reasons for back pain, slipped discs is one of the most common. But what exactly is a slipped vertebra, and how is it treated? Understanding this and knowing your treatment options can help you select the right course of action to overcome pain and lost time at work and doing the things you love. Slipped vertebra – what’s in a name? Discs sit between the vertebrae in the back and are responsible ... [Read More]
Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy most often is prescribed following an accident or injury, or as part of the recovery process after a surgical procedure to help restore function and mobility, and minimize or eliminate pain. Some people may even undergo physical therapy as a means of injury prevention. When it comes to physical therapy, the benefits are many. Here are but a few of the benefits you can be afforded with physical therapy. Treating Underlying Conditions Pain just doesn’t appear without a reason. W ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy in Austin After Low Back Surgery
Any type of spinal surgery is considered a major procedure, as the spine contains and protects the spinal cord – which is the baseline of all nerve function. The spine also helps us stand up, lift, bend, and perform other motions. Regardless of the reason for your low back surgery, you will need to have physical therapy after your operation in order for your back and spine to recover properly. Let’s talk about why physical therapy is so important after spine surgery. Reasons for Spine Sur ... [Read More]
